Poached Pear in Wine

By á-8284

A classic dessert that will make your guest think that they're eating at a fine dining restaurant but without all the fuse for the chef.

Ingredients

• 4 small pears
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup red dry wine
• Rind of 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 cup water
• Dash of cinnamon
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 star anise (optional)

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all in a saucepan.

Core and peel pear. Add to sauce and simmer 30 minutes or until tender. Remove pears.

Bring to a boil and reduce until syrupy. Place pears on a place and drizzle syrup.

Serve with whip cream and extra fruit such as fresh raspberries or blueberries.